Read the
following case study and write an essay that may or may not relate to the case
study.
CASE STUDY
Luca is an
eleven- year old boy living in an impoverished area. He lives with his mom and
younger sister of 6. His father was killed in the same shooting incident that
left him in a wheelchair. This incident happened when Luca was nine years old.
His mother has since looked after the two children on her own. Luca ‘s family
unfortunately live on the third floor of the block of flats. When he was shot
his mother was able to carry him up and down the two flights of stairs although
with much effort. However, as he grew older and became heavier, his mother is
no longer able to do so. Every morning a neighbour comes to carry him down to
the waiting taxi while his mother brings his wheelchair. In the afternoon when
he returns from school he waits for his mother at a neighbour’s house. The
neighbour who lives on the ground floor also provides the children with a meal
and allows them to attend to their schoolwork if need be. They also enjoy the
company of other children living in the flats who come out to play. When
his mother returns from work one of the neighbours will carry him up to the
flat. At school Luca has managed to be accommodated by all the teachers. He is
doing well academically and everyone knows him to be cheerful and upbeat
despite his inability to walk. However, there are times when he feels that he
wished he was not a burden on other people. His classmates willingly assist him
with any challenges that he may have at school. His teachers are all in contact
with his mom especially since the shooting incident. They gave him time to
catch up with work missed while he was in hospital and now continue to be in
contact with her to ensure that he does not miss out on work when he is unable
to attend school.
Demonstrate your understanding of inclusive education
policies and practice, by comparing inclusive education policies and practice
in any TWO of the following contexts:
a)
Germany and/or
b)
Canada and/or
c)
Australia